Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Juneteenth is Freedom Day! Juneteenth is short for June 19, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is also known as Freedom Day.
Come join Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa at Hotaling Park at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, as they share some Juneteenth stories, activities, and songs that honor and celebrate Freedom Day. This program is intended for children ages 5 to 8, with a caregiver.
Registration is required and limited, and all attendees must follow current COVID guidelines. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family. The rain date is Thursday, June 24.
Craft and Chat
Join fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, for some casual conversation. We meet virtually each month to discuss our current projects, talk about color schemes, explore different types of crafting media, or the price of tea in China. No experience needed, and all artistic/crafting interests will be welcomed and encouraged.
Encore!Books
The Friends of the Library used book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays, 10a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current covid protocols. Donations are limited to 2 boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop off area.
National Sunglasses Day
Family Story Time
Please wear your best pair of shades when you join the fun as we read books, sing songs, and participate in "shady" activities. Take & Make kits will be available after the program for fun at home activities. Intended for children 2 ½ to 6 with families. This family storytime will be held at the back pavilion at Wallace Park, on Monday, June 28, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required and limited. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family.
Book talk
These are our June book discussion dates:
— Graphic Novel Book Discussion on Tuesday, June 8, at 10 a.m.: “March, Book 1” by John Lewis; and
— Books & Beyond on Wednesday, June 16, at 11 a.m.: “Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
Trustees meet
The June meeting for the board of trustees will be held on the back lawn of the library at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 28. The public is always welcome! Should the weather not cooperate, the meeting will be held virtually. A link to attend will be provided online, at www.voorpl.org.
Holiday
The library will be closed on Saturday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Service hours
Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org or call 518-765-2791.